How To Add Electric Brakes To a Boat Trailer
Question:
I want to add electric brakes to my boat trailer, it has 14inch wheel and tires. Tandem axle.
asked by: DANIEL L
Expert Reply:
In order to add electric brakes to a trailer you'll need to know the axle capacity and wheel bolt pattern. The axle capacity should be printed on a tag in the center of the beam. Once you have this you can use it to pick out the correct braking assemblies and respective hubs/drums. The Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-35 for example is for 3,500 lb axles and would then match up with the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K which is for a 5 on 4-1/2" wheel bolt pattern. Then, you'd need the 7-Way Upgrade Kit part # 277-000141 and the Pro Series Push to Test Breakaway Kit part # 50-85-315.
I have attached our full list of braking assemblies and hub/drums below.
Products Referenced in This Question
Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles - 10" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Pre-Greased
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- Easy Grease
- EZ Lube
- Pre-Greased
- L68149
- L44649
- For 3500 lbs Axles
- 1/2 Inch Stud
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 13 Inch Wheel
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Manual Adjust
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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